2005-08 Dodge Magnum | Consumer Guide Auto

Large car; Built in Canada

4-door wagon

longitudinal front-engine/rear- or all-wheel drive

Good condition price range: $6,400 – $20,500*

2005 Dodge Magnum

Pros:	Acceleration (RT) Passenger and cargo room Ride/handling
Cons:	Acceleration (2.7 V6) Fuel economy (RT)

Magnum proves aggressive styling and functionality are not mutually exclusive. The 2.7 V6 can’t move this big wagon with much verve, but the 3.5 V6 offers acceptable performance, and the R/T and SRT8 are muscle cars. Cargo versatility, passenger room, available all-wheel drive, and solid construction inside and out make most any Magnum an outstanding value.

Overview

Dodge redesigned its large car for 2005, switching from a V6 sedan with front-wheel drive to a wagon that offered rear- or all-wheel drive and a V8. Magnum replaced the Intrepid and shared a platform with Chrysler’s 300 sedan. It had a rear liftgate with opening glass. Three trim levels were offered. SE models used a 190-hp 2.7-liter V6 and had rear-wheel drive. SXT versions used a 250-hp V6 and were available with rear-drive or AWD. RT models used a 340-hp 5.7-liter V8 and were also available with rear-drive or AWD. Chrysler called RT’s V8 the Hemi, and it features the company’s Multi-Displacement System, which deactivates four cylinders under light throttle conditions to save fuel. All Magnums had automatic transmission–the SE a 4-speed, the other models a 5-speed with manual shift gate. Four-wheel disc brakes were standard. ABS and traction/antiskid control were standard on SXT and RT, optional on SE.

Available on all was a Protection Group that includes front side airbags and front and rear curtain side airbags. SEs had 17-inch wheels, SXTs and RTs had 18s. RTs added a firmer suspension. Split folding rear seatbacks and tilt/telescope steering wheel were standard. Among options were a rear load-leveling suspension, adjustable pedals, satellite radio, and Chrysler’s UConnect hands-free wireless cell-phone link. Leather upholstery was standard on the RT, optional on the others.

Yearly Updates

2006 Magnum
There were no significant changes to Magnum for 2006, but it did get a sedan companion called Charger.

2007 Magnum
Magnum got no major changes of note for 2007.

2008 Magnum
The 2008 Dodge Magnum got mildly freshened interior and exterior styling for what Chrysler says is this large wagon’s final model year. Among other changes were a slightly updated dashboard and revised interior trim.

dohc V6
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	2.7/167
Engine HP	190
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	190

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
4-speed automatic	21/28

dohc V6

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

2.7/167

Engine HP

190

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

190

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

4-speed automatic

21/28

ohc V6
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	3.5/215
Engine HP	250
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	250

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic	19/27 17/24

ohc V6

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

3.5/215

Engine HP

250

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

250

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

4-speed automatic
5-speed automatic

19/27
17/24

ohv V8
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	5.7/345
Engine HP	340
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	390

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
5-speed automatic	17/25	15.9

ohv V8

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

5.7/345

Engine HP

340

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

390

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

5-speed automatic

17/25

15.9

ohv V8
Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)	6.1/370
Engine HP	425
Engine Torque (lb-ft)	420

Avail. Trans.	EPA MPG (city/hwy)	MPG avg. as tested
5-speed automatic	14/18	14.3

ohv V8

Engine Size (liters/cubic inches)

6.1/370

Engine HP

425

Engine Torque (lb-ft)

420

Avail. Trans.

EPA MPG (city/hwy)

MPG avg. as tested

5-speed automatic

14/18

14.3

Ratings

Model Tested: 2005 Dodge Magnum AWD SXT

Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best. With the exception of Value, these numbers reflect how the vehicle compares against the universe of vehicles, not just against rivals in its class.

Performance

Acceleration - 4

40%

Fuel Economy - 5

50%

Ride Quality - 6

60%

Steering/Handling - 7

70%

Quietness - 6

60%

Accommodations

Controls/Materials - 7

70%

Room/Comfort Front - 7

70%

Room/Comfort Rear - 7

70%

Cargo Room - 8

80%

Other

Value - 10

100%

Total: 67

Safety Ratings

Model Tested: 2005 Magnum 4-door wagon

NHTSA

(5 is the highest rating)

Front Impact Test

Driver Injury - 5

100%

Front Passenger Injury - 5

100%

Side Impact Test

Driver Injury - 4

80%

Rear Passenger Injury - 5

100%

HLDI

(A score of 100 is average. Lower is better)

Collision	N/A
Injury	N/A
Theft	N/A

2005 Dodge Magnum	Pricing Effective: 01/26/2005
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
SE 4-door wagon	$ 22,020	$ 20,488	$ 625
AWD SXT 4-door wagon	28,050	25,915	625
RT 4-door wagon	30,070	27,733	625
AWD RT 4-door wagon	32,070	29,533	625
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
SE : 2.7-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes, air conditioning, power steering, tilt/telescope steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote entry system, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, passenger-side visor mirror, map lights, variable-intermittent wipers, rear defogger, rear wiper/washer, floormats, theft-deterrent system, 215/65R17 tires, wheel covers
AWD SXT adds: 3.5-liter V6 engine, all-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, 8-way power driver seat, illuminated visor mirrors, cargo cover, rear privacy glass, 225/60R18 tires, polished alloy wheels
RT adds to SE: 5.7-liter V8 engine w/cylinder deactivation , 5-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, leather upholstery, 8-way power driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated power mirrors, Boston Acoustics sound system, illuminated visor mirrors, cargo cover, rear privacy glass, fog lights, touring suspension, 225/60R18 tires, polished alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive

Optional Equipment
Option Note:
Major Packages
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
SXT Quick Order Pkg.	SE	$2500	$2300
Traction control, antilock brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, 8-way power driver seat, illuminated visor mirrors, cargo cover, cargo net, rear privacy glass, heavy-duty alternator and engine cooling, alloy wheels. Requires 3.5-liter V6 engine.
Electronic Stability Program	SE	1025	943
Traction control, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system.
Protection Group		590	543
Front side airbags, curtain side airbags, interior air filter, all-season self-sealing tires. SE requires SXT Quick Order Pkg.
Comfort Seating Group	SE, SXT	1440	1325
Leather upholstery, heated front seats, power passenger seat, power-adjustable pedals, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. SE requires SXT Quick Order Pkg.
Convenience Group I	SE	505	465
Power-adjustable pedals, 8-way power driver seat. NA w/SXT Quick Order Pkg.
Convenience Group II	RT	925	851
Automatic climate control, power-adjustable pedals, heated front seats, power passenger seat.
Electronics Convenience Group	RT	630	580
Steering-wheel radio controls, universal garage-door opener, compass, outside-temperature indicator, trip computer, vehicle information center, theft-deterrent system w/alarm.
Cargo Convenience Group	SE	485	446
Cargo Convenience Group	SE w/SXT Pkg., SXT, RT	410	377
Cargo cover, cargo organizer, cargo nets, roof rack.
Trailer Tow Pkg.	RT	350	322
Heavy-duty engine cooling, load-leveling and height-control suspension.
Powertrain
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
3.5-liter V6 engine	SE	1000	920
Requires SXT Quick Order Pkg.
Safety
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Curtain side airbags	SE	390	359
Antilock brakes	SE	775	713
Includes traction control.
Comfort & Convenience Features
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Navigation system	RT	1895	1743
Includes AM/FM 6-disc CD/MP3 changer.
Power sunroof		950	874
SE requires SXT Quick Order Pkg.
Leather upholstery	SE	715	658
Leather upholstery	SXT	700	644
Includes leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. SE requires SXT Quick Order Pkg.
Power-adjustable pedals	SE, SXT	125	115
SE requires SXT Quick Order Pkg.
AM/FM 6-disc CD/MP3 changer		400	368
SE requires SXT Quick Order Pkg.
Boston Acoustics sound system	SE, SXT	595	547
SE requires SXT Quick Order Pkg.
Satellite radio		195	179
SE requires SXT Quick Order Pkg. Includes one-year service.
UConnect		360	331
Hands-free cellular telephone link.
Smokers Group		30	28
Lighter, ash tray.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Option	Avail.	Retail	Dealer
Cold Weather Group		40	37
Engine-block heater.
Rear privacy glass	SE	300	276
Special paint		225	207
Load-leveling and height-control suspension	SE, SXT	290	267
SE requires SXT Quick Order Pkg.

2006 Dodge Magnum	Pricing Effective: 05/08/2006
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
SE 4-door wagon	$ 22,680	$ 21,082	$ 675
AWD SXT 4-door wagon	29,100	26,860	675
R/T 4-door wagon	30,545	28,161	675
AWD R/T 4-door wagon	32,545	29,961	675
SRT8 4-door wagon	37,320	34,693	675
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
SE : 2.7-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes, air conditioning, power steering, tilt/telescope steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, center console, cupholders, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, passenger-side visor mirror, map lights, variable-intermittent wipers, rear defogger, rear wiper/washer, floormats, theft-deterrent system, rear spoiler, 215/65R17 tires, wheel covers
AWD SXT adds: 3.5-liter V6 engine, all-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, 8-way power driver seat, heated power mirrors, illuminated visor mirrors, cargo cover, fog lights, rear privacy glass, touring suspension, 225/60R18 tires, alloy wheels
R/T adds to SE: 5.7-liter V8 engine w/cylinder deactivation , 5-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor, leather upholstery, 8-way power driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated power mirrors, Boston Acoustics sound system, illuminated visor mirrors, cargo cover, rear privacy glass, fog lights, touring suspension, 225/60R18 tires, polished alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive, alloy wheels. Deletes: polished alloy wheels
SRT8 adds: 6.1-liter V8 engine, upgraded brakes, leather/suede upholstery, power passenger seat, power-adjustable pedals, Boston Acoustics AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, trip computer, compass, outside-temperature indicator, automatic day/night rearview mirror, high-performance suspension, 245/45ZR20 front tires, 255/45ZR20 rear tires

Overview

Yearly Updates

Engines

Road Test

Performance

Accommodations

Other

Total: 67

Specifications

NHTSA

HLDI

Trouble Spots

Recall History

Equipment Lists

Pricing

2007 Dodge Magnum	Pricing Effective: 04/12/2007
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
SE 4-door wagon	$ 23,245	$ 21,591	$ 675
AWD SXT 4-door wagon	29,735	27,432	675
R/T 4-door wagon	31,390	28,921	675
AWD R/T 4-door wagon	33,490	30,811	675
SRT8 4-door wagon	37,670	35,008	675
Price Note:

2008 Dodge Magnum	Pricing Effective: 03/13/2008
Model Pricing	Retail Price	Dealer Price	Destination
SE 4-door wagon	$ 23,420	$ 21,843	$ 700
SXT 4-door wagon	27,225	25,268	700
AWD SXT 4-door wagon	29,855	27,635	700
R/T 4-door wagon	31,780	29,367	700
AWD R/T 4-door wagon	33,880	31,257	700
SRT8 4-door wagon	38,105	35,495	700
Price Note:

Standard Equipment
SE : 2.7-liter V6 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, dual front airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes, tire-pressure monitor, air conditioning, tilt/telescopic steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats w/lumbar adjustment, center console, split folding rear seat, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3 player, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, rear defogger, rear wiper/washer, floormats, theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, rear spoiler, 215/65R17 tires, wheel covers
SXT adds: 3.5-liter V6 engine, traction control, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, interior air filter, 8-way power driver seat, power-adjustable pedals, heated power mirrors, satellite radio, fog lights, alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, touring suspension, 225/60R18 tires
R/T adds: 5.7-liter V8 340-horsepower engine w/cylinder deactivation, 5-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, dual-zone automatic climate controls, leather upholstery, heated front seats, power passenger seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated power mirrors, Boston Acoustics sound system, illuminated visor mirrors, automatic headlights, touring suspension, 225/60R18 tires, AWD adds: all-wheel drive
SRT8 adds: 6.1-liter V8 engine, upgraded brakes, leather/suede upholstery, Boston Acoustics AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, steering wheel radio controls, trip computer, compass, outside-temperature indicator, universal garage door opener, rear spoiler, high-performance suspension, 245/45ZR20 tires, (Deletes dual-zone automatic climate controls, interior air filter, heated front seats, automatic headlights)